中國紹興　NO SUCH THING 複合式選品空間

位於中國紹興的 NO SUCH THING，是一座融合時尚、配飾、家居與藝術衍生品的全新複合式選品空間。其獨特的名稱暗示著某種對現實的挑戰與重構：我們所熟悉的物件、類型、空間或分類，也許並非如表面那樣理所當然。在這片激發想像力的背景下，設計團隊 Mountain Soil 接下這項空間規劃任務，以建築語言探索「不確定性」與「穿越性」，構築出一座既抽象又具感官深度的「時尚森林」。

Located in Shaoxing, China, NO SUCH THING is a newly launched concept store that blends fashion, accessories, home goods, and artistic objects. Its enigmatic name hints at a challenge to convention: the things we think we know—objects, typologies, spaces, and categories—might not be as fixed or self-evident as they seem. Inspired by this open-ended idea, design studio Mountain Soil approached the project by translating uncertainty and transience into spatial language—crafting a setting that is abstract yet richly sensory, like a "fashion forest" waiting to be explored.

設計從基地條件出發，原場域擁有近七米挑高與大面積落地玻璃。設計師將空間視為開放地貌，將兩個長方形量體嵌入場域中軸，以分割出不同功能區域，並順應原有建築邊界與樓層高差，創造出多層次的垂直關係。不規則卻和諧的樓層配置，打破傳統商業空間「清晰導引、統一流線」的概念，讓人得以自由遊走、選擇探索順序，彷彿一座可以隨心穿梭的森林。

The site originally featured a nearly seven-meter-high ceiling and expansive glass façades. Treating the space as an open terrain, Mountain Soil inserted two elongated volumes along its axis to divide functions, while responding to existing height differences and building lines to create dynamic vertical relationships. This irregular yet harmonious spatial arrangement defies the logic of rigid circulation commonly seen in retail, allowing visitors to wander freely, choose their own path, and experience the space like a forest that can be roamed intuitively.

核心空間由兩座主要體塊構成，分別作為「陳列區」與「辦公區」；玻璃立面與挑空空間的保留，讓光線自如流動，延續空間通透感。在結構上，原建築柱體以木作包覆鋼構，並刻意錯落分布，如森林中樹幹般隱喻存在，使空間不再是單純的容器，而是形成一種可漫遊、可呼吸的有機場域。比起將空間視為既定的箱體與格線，團隊嘗試利用行走其中的人們來定義空間形狀。這種模糊的空間界線亦體現在材質運用上——此項目位於柯橋區，是中國最大的輕紡基地之一，周邊布料市場林立，成為設計團隊重要的靈感來源。他們捨棄傳統牆面裝修與分隔，改以大量纖維與布料取代木板與石材，將在地製造優勢直接轉譯為建築語彙，形塑出一種既輕盈又柔韌的場域感。

The space's core is defined by two primary volumes—one for display, one for workspace. Preserving the glass façade and double-height openness ensures ample natural light and a continued sense of spatial fluidity. Structurally, existing steel columns are wrapped in wood and staggered throughout the space—evoking the presence of tree trunks. This transforms the space from a neutral container into an organic environment that breathes and unfolds. "We no longer see space as a fixed box or grid," says Mountain Soil. "Instead, we aim to imbue it with ambiguity, allowing movement and bodily experience to define its form." This ambiguity also manifests in the materials. Located in Keqiao, one of China's largest textile hubs, the area’s fabric markets became a direct source of inspiration for the design. Instead of using rigid partitions or hard materials like wood or stone, the designers incorporated fiber and textiles to divide and define spaces—translating local production strengths into a soft architectural language that feels both light and resilient.

空間中的每一處尺度與轉折，皆是對「人在其中如何感知」的反思。舉例而言，一樓高挑空間使入口自然成為可停留的公共場所，並配置輕食與咖啡座席，邀請來客從城市街道進入這座「森林」時，得以先暫停、歇息。通往二樓的動線不設單一主梯，而以多條通道與視線引導，打破空間的線性導向，讓探索變得有趣而隨性。展示與辦公區分別位於二樓不同角落，既保有隱私也與主要動線互通，保持彈性。

Every corner and transition in the space is guided by an awareness of bodily perception. For instance, the tall first-floor atrium becomes a civic zone for pausing—with casual dining and coffee seating that offers a gentle entry point from the street into the “forest.” There’s no single main staircase; instead, multiple access routes and sightlines break linear flow, making exploration feel organic and open-ended. The showroom and office zones are located at opposite ends of the second floor—private yet still porous, maintaining flexibility within the overall flow.

有別於一座強調商品主體性的選品店，此案試圖透過人體的自由行動、感官知覺與思考經驗，探索「選擇」與「生活」之間關係的場域。它是城市中的空隙，是開放的介面，也是一場尚未被定義的日常實驗。正如其名「NO SUCH THING」，設計核心不在於給予答案，而是開啟一場關於空間、物件與人的重新想像。

Mountain Soil emphasizes that NO SUCH THING is not about glorifying objects, but about creating a field for embodied encounters—where people can explore the relationship between lifestyle and choice through movement, perception, and introspection. It is a pocket of openness in the city—a porous interface and an ongoing, undefined experiment in everyday living. As its name suggests, NO SUCH THING doesn’t offer answers. Instead, it invites a reimagining of space, objects, and the lives lived among them.